List · Dated labels
Pre-workouts with creatine
THE SHORT ANSWER
29 pre-workouts meet this list's rule, out of 76 normalized pre-workouts in the FormulaSignal Record. By the stated rule, Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode ranks first: 3 of its 3 main actives sit inside researched doses at $1.50 a serving.
Read from the labels on file, the newest observed August 18, 2026. No brand pays to appear, and the order comes from the rule printed below.
The rule
What qualifies, and how it is ordered.
Qualifies: The label declares creatine in any form, with or without an amount.
Order: Ranked by the share of main active ingredients declared at an amount inside the range published research used, then by lower cost per serving. The same rule FormulaSignal uses for “best pre-workout”. It compares numbers on a label, not how well a product works.
Note: Forms differ. Creatine monohydrate, HCl and nitrate are separate identities in the Record, and an amount of one is not an amount of another.
The list
29 of 76 normalized pre-workouts.
| # | Product | Creatine declared | Caffeine | Price per serving | Main actives at researched doses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode | Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) 2500 mg | 200 mg | $1.50 | 3 of 3 |
| 2 | Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Nitric | Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) 2500 mg | None declared | $1.50 | 2 of 2 |
| 3 | Kaged Pre-Workout Max | MAXed Creatine Monohydrate 3 g | 305 mg | $1.50 | 1 of 1 |
| 4 | Kaged Pre-Workout (Pre-Kaged) | Patented Creatine HCl (Creatine hydrochloride) 1.5 g | 274 mg | $2.25 | 2 of 2 |
| 5 | Kaged Pre-Workout (Pre-Kaged) Stim Free | Creatine HCl (Patented Creatine HCL) 1.5 g | None declared | $2.25 | 1 of 1 |
| 6 | Kaged Pre-Workout Elite Stimulant Free | Creatine Monohydrate (as CREACLEAR) 5 g | None declared | $3.00 | 1 of 1 |
| 7 | REDCON1 TOTAL WAR Reloaded | Creatine Monohydrate 5 g | 350 mg | $1.27 | 3 of 4 |
| 8 | Beyond Raw LIT V2 Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 3 g | 250 mg | $1.50 | 3 of 4 |
| 9 | RAW Nutrition Essential Performance Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 5 g | None declared | $1.60 | 3 of 4 |
| 10 | Nutrex Research Outlift Clinical | Creatine Monohydrate 3000 mg | 380 mg | $1.82 | 3 of 4 |
| 11 | JYM Supplement Science Pre JYM Plus Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 5 g | 300 mg | $1.83 | 3 of 4 |
| 12 | RAW Nutrition Thuper Thavage Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 5 g | 400 mg | $3.00 | 3 of 4 |
| 13 | Cellucor C4 Ultimate | Creatine Nitrate (as NO3-T) 1.5 g | 300 mg | $2.00 | 4 of 6 |
| 14 | Jacked Factory Altius Clinically Dosed Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 5000 mg | 325 mg | $1.20 | 3 of 5 |
| 15 | RYSE Godzilla Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 2.5 g | 200 mg | $1.42 | 3 of 5 |
| 16 | Kaged Pre-Workout Elite | Creatine Monohydrate (as CREACLEAR) 5 g | 388 mg | $3.00 | 3 of 5 |
| 17 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 3 g | 175 mg | $0.95 | 2 of 4 |
| 18 | Jacked Factory Nitrosurge Build - Muscle Building Pre-Workout | CON-CRET Creatine HCl 1000 mg | 180 mg | $1.00 | 2 of 4 |
| 19 | Nutrex Research Pre-Workout Essentials | Creatine Monohydrate 2000 mg | 200 mg | $1.12 | 2 of 4 |
| 20 | JYM Supplement Science Pre JYM | Con-Cret Patented Creatine HCl 2 g | 300 mg | $1.67 | 2 of 4 |
| 21 | JYM Supplement Science Pre JYM Pre-Workout - Stim-Free | Creatine HCl (as CON-CRET) 2 g | None declared | $1.67 | 1 of 2 |
| 22 | RAW Nutrition Thuper Pump | Creatine Monohydrate 5 g | None declared | $2.50 | 2 of 4 |
| 23 | ProSupps Mr. HYDE Signature V2 | Creatine Monohydrate 2.5 g | 200 mg | $0.83 | 2 of 5 |
| 24 | Cellucor C4 Sport Pre-Workout | Creatine Nitrate (as NO3-T) 1 g | 200 mg | $1.10 | 2 of 5 |
| 25 | ProSupps Pro Series Mr. HYDE Infinite Fully Dosed Pre-Workout | Creatine Monohydrate 2.5 g | 190 mg | $1.37 | 2 of 5 |
| 26 | ProSupps Mr. HYDE Signature | Creatine Monohydrate 2.5 g | 200 mg | $1.50 | 2 of 5 |
| 27 | Cellucor C4 Original | Creatine Nitrate (as NO3-T) 1 g | 200 mg | $1.17 | 1 of 5 |
| 28 | ProSupps Dr. JEKYLL Signature V2 | Creatine Monohydrate 2500 mg | None declared | $0.83 | 0 of 2 |
| 29 | ProSupps Mr. HYDE Xtreme | Creatine HCl 250 mg | Sources listed, no total | $1.13 | 0 of 1 |
Not counted: 18 pre-workouts in the Record whose label has not been normalized yet; 7 adjacent amino, EAA and thermogenic products, which are ranked on their own names and never as pre-workouts; 46 products in other categories. A product missing from this list may still qualify once its label is read.
Questions
Common questions
Which pre-workouts contain creatine, and how much?
29 pre-workouts meet this list's rule, out of 76 normalized pre-workouts in the FormulaSignal Record. By the stated rule, Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode ranks first: 3 of its 3 main actives sit inside researched doses at $1.50 a serving. The full list is above, with a link to each product's dated Record.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked by the share of main active ingredients declared at an amount inside the range published research used, then by lower cost per serving. The same rule FormulaSignal uses for “best pre-workout”. It compares numbers on a label, not how well a product works.
Why isn't my pre-workout on this list?
Either its label does not meet the rule, or the Record has not read it completely yet. This list excludes 18 pre-workouts in the Record whose label has not been normalized yet; 7 adjacent amino, EAA and thermogenic products, which are ranked on their own names and never as pre-workouts; 46 products in other categories. You can request any product free from your Locker.
Does any brand pay to be ranked?
No. FormulaSignal takes no payment for a conclusion, a ranking or a placement, and carries no affiliate links. The order comes from the rule above and the labels on file.
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